Tipping trailer size

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Hi guys,
I'm wondering what size tipping trailer my L3450 GST would be able to manage. I know I'm limited to 2 ton on the drawbar but would it have the power to handle something like this. tip.jpg
I don't intend to use the high side extensions but they nearly all come with them. This example is 8'X6'. I don't want to buy and find I just don't have enough tractor.
Thanks for any input
 

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Probably but if it dumps, you might cause the rear end of the tractor to become airborne...:)
 

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If you load it to the rear it should be no problem. It looks to be high enough to dump and empty out the load. I have a gooseneck dump that has the bed much lower to the ground. When it dumps you must pull forward to get it to empty, a real pain sometimes.

If the empty weight is not to much you do not have to fill the bed all the way. It looks to be a good design that will be heavy duty.

If the price is right go for it. You could always resale it.
 

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Probably but if it dumps, you might cause the rear end of the tractor to become airborne...:)
Never thought of that and one of the things being moved would be Farmyard Manure which might stick when tipped.
My only tractor experience prior to this was with an MF133. I did a lot of trailer work (roads & field) with that; but that was a substantially heavier tractor, that I grew up with and worked for about 30 years. I'm still learning the limitations of the Kubota.
 

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'airborne adventures' can be eliminated if you mount adjustable 'legs' on the rear corners of the trailer frame. Pin high for travel, pin 2" off ground for dumping.
Same thing you see on a lot of 'hauling' trailers.
There's probably an official name for them .....